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...Immediately wipe up fruit juice, wine, or acidic spills to stop permanent surface etching. Do not use abrasive cleansers as they will damage the marble. Do not use waxes or oil polishes either as it will discolor the marble. Use cleansers that are designed for marble. Often warm soapy water that's rinsed is a good option.

5. Plastic Laminate

The majority of countertops are some type of plastic laminate. They are very easy to maintain, but it does burn, stain, and scratch fairly easy. Clean with a scrubbing pad that has fiber on one side and the sponge on the other. Don't use anything abrasive like steel wool. Regularly apply a coat of furniture wax. This will help your countertop resist stains.

6. Wood

Your wood countertop will look rich and warm but it's important that you always use cutting boards and trivets as it can be easily marked up. The good news is wood can be given a light sanding and easily refinished. Stains can be removed with a chlorine bleach mix. Either buy an over the counter product or make up your own mix of cup bleach and 1 quart warm water. Wash, rinse, and dry. Then apply a coat of oil. If the wood picks up odors rinse with a lemon solution. Clean your wood using cup baking soda in 1 quart of warm water. Rinse well and apply your coat of oil.

Now that you know what countertop cleaner you need you'll have your counters looking great all the time.

If you are still in need of more great information about countertops, try looking at your local home improvement center for brochures and booklets that they can give you to take home and read. There is never a thing as too much information.

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